In fact, multiple inheritance is the only case where super() is of any use. I would not recommend using it with classes using linear inheritance, where it's just useless overhead.

Feb 23, 2009 · super() lets you avoid referring to the base class explicitly, which can be nice. But the main advantage comes with multiple inheritance, where all sorts of fun stuff can happen.

Additional info: super.alphaMethod1(); can't be called from main method. This answer doesn't state it, but this call needs to be made from somewhere within non-static context of subclass: …

What is the difference between List<? super T> and List<? extends T> ? I used to use List<? extends T>, but it does not allow me to add elements to it list.add (e), whereas the Li...

wrong. super only works with new-style classes, and is the only proper way to call a base when using new-style classes. Furthermore, you also need to pass 'self' explicitly using the old-style …

super() and all subclass/superclass stuff only works with new-style classes. I recommend you get in the habit of always typing that (object) on any class definition to make sure it is a new-style …

However, super () is quite a bit more complicated under-the-hood and can sometimes be counter-intuitive in multiple inheritance situations. On the plus side, super () can be used to handle …

I went through these topics Generics..? Super T Bounding generics with 'super' keyword However, I still seem to be kind of lost with super keyword: When we declare a collection like …

In most Python examples, when super is used to call a parent class's constructors, it appears at the top. Is it bad form to have it at the bottom of an init method? In the examples below, super i...

I have an installation of Git for Windows, but when I try to use the git command in Command Prompt, I get the following error: 'git' is not recognized as an internal or external command, …